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112 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590129992
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
fiction
childrens
fantasy
young adult
adventurous
fast-paced
Description
Borrowing elements of Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and Faust, the popular author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife creates a suspenseful fantasy tale about an apprentice clockmaker who sells his soul.
Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 73%
adventurous 46%
tense 30%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
dark 73%
adventurous 46%
tense 30%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 2%
medium 17%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 45% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
112 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590129992
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
fiction
childrens
fantasy
young adult
adventurous
fast-paced
Description
Borrowing elements of Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and Faust, the popular author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife creates a suspenseful fantasy tale about an apprentice clockmaker who sells his soul.
Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 73%
adventurous 46%
tense 30%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
dark 73%
adventurous 46%
tense 30%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 2%
medium 17%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 45% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating